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Slalom, Freestyle, Formula, Windfoil, Kona, Raceboard, Techno 293, RSX, Long Distance. The US National Windsurfing Festival is a once-a-year chance for pretty much all disciplines of windsurfing to be in one place together! Pros, amateurs and even beginners get to spend four full days racing for honors but also making new friends, learning from one another and chilling at one of the most iconic spots in our sport!

After Corpus Christi (TX) in 2016, Cabrillo Beach (CA) in 2015 and Worthington (MN) in 2014, this year's edition of the US National Windsurfing Festival is taking place in Berkeley, one of the most dynamic windsurfing scenes in the country. The summer breeze in the San Francisco Bay is legendary, the backdrop (the San Francisco skyline, the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge!) is spectacular, but the tide, chop and traffic are much less indimidating here than at Crissy Field. Don't feel that you need a black belt to have fun here! The event is open to all levels, everyone will get on the water, and the clinics are guaranteed to open your eyes and sharpen your skills.

The event is presented by US Windsurfing but it's organized by heroes of the local scene - they know their spot, and you know you'll be in good hands!

Sign up early and be a part of this great event! We can't wait to see you :)

FAQs

Where is the Notice of Race? You can get the NOR (amended 06/14/17) righ here: http://uswindsurfing.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017USNWF-NOR-AMD061417.pdf

Will I need to sign waiver forms to participate? Yes, we'll have a liability and medical release form for you to sign when you check in at the event, as well as a media release form so that we may use your smiling face to promote the event everywhere! If you're a minor, those forms will need to be signed by your parent/guardian.

What's the refund policy? Your registration is fully refundable up to the start of the event, Aug 2, 2017 at 9AM (PDT). Non refundable after that time.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Please do. We'll have an electronic listing handy, but it's always useful to have a backup.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferable? No, but since it's fully refundable before Aug 2, 2017 at 9AM (PDT), you can simply get it refunded and have your friend sign up separately.

Do I need to be a member of US Windsurfing to race? Yes. Becoming a member of US Windsurfing gives you a chance to support our sport throughout the year and become part of an active community. It's easy to sign up, and as cheap as you want it to be! Take a couple of minutes to do it today: http://uswindsurfing.org/membership-join/

How can I contact the organizer with any questions? The event chairman is Weyman Lundquist. You can reach Weyman at WLundquist@wcmagnetics.com

Is there a preferred hotel? Yes! Tthe Doubletree by Hilton at the Berkeley Marina is offering a nice rate for the event dates. Here's the link for that group rate (valid until July 15 or until they run out of rooms, so book early!): http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/J/JBKCADT-NWF-20170802/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG